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Weightlifting Journey: From 190Lbs to 220Lbs in 5 Months

A Reddit user's journey of gaining muscle mass and strength while in the military, with tips on diet and routine.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight bulk from 190 pounds to 220 pounds. A respectable gain of 30 pounds.
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight bulk from 190 pounds to 220 pounds. A respectable gain of 30 pounds.
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight bulk from 190 pounds to 220 pounds. A respectable gain of 30 pounds.
M/23/5'9.5"/190 to 220 currently at 210 / 5 months / bench: 335lbs, deadlift: 405lbs, squat: 365lbs, OHP: 205lbs
Originally posted on /r/Brogress

Introduction

A Reddit user going by the username upvoting751 shared his weightlifting journey, where he gained 30 pounds (13.6 kg) in 5 months. He also shared his impressive strength stats, such as deadlifts at 405lbs (184 kg) and a squat at 365lbs (165 kg). His post sparked interest and comments from the Reddit community, including queries for his routine, diet, and photos.

Diet and Routine

Upvoting751 revealed that he is currently deployed, making his diet tricky to manage. Regardless, he still managed to bulk up to 3200 calories a day, with 275g of protein, 275g of carbohydrates, and a bit under 100g of fat. Now, as he is cutting, he is down to 1900 calories, with 207g of protein, 80g of carbohydrates, and 75g of fat. He also mentioned that 75% of his protein comes from shakes and tuna fish. As for his routine, he shares that he wakes up a little early to stick to a routine of lifting weights, along with 3-4 accessory and iso lifts afterward.

Strength Stats

Upvoting751 impressed Reddit with his strength stats, which included a bench at 335lbs (152 kg), deadlifts at 405lbs (184 kg), a squat at 365lbs (165 kg), and an OHP at 205lbs (93 kg). He did not reveal his starting weights, although he mentioned being fried from 3x8 bench at 225, 3x8 deadlifts at 205, 3x8 half squats at 185, and 3x8 OHP at 135 on his first week of lifting.

Feedback from the Reddit Community

Upvoting751 received compliments and questions from the Reddit community, with some commenters recommending that he focus on his upper body to match his well-developed legs. Others encouraged him to keep up the solid work, provide regular photo updates, and stay safe as a military personnel.

Conclusion

Upvoting751's journey is a testament to the importance of consistent diet and routine for someone looking to bulk up and gain strength. Although his journey is unique to his circumstances, there are valuable lessons to learn, such as tracking macros and waking up earlier for a routine. Whether someone is deployed or not, finding the time and motivation to stick to a routine and improve one's health can be a life-changing experience.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.